A recent study has revealed that abortions significantly increase the risk of depression and suicide among both women and their male partners. The study, published in the medical journal "Lancet," found that repeated occurrences of abortion elevate the likelihood of experiencing the same situation in the future. Specifically, the study showed that "after three abortions, a woman's chances of having another abortion increase fourfold compared to those who have never had one."
The results of the study were based on an examination of data from nine research studies, encompassing over 4.6 million pregnancies. It found that the mental impact of abortion on both women and their male partners quadrupled the risk of suicide and doubled the rate of depression.
The study also indicated that abortion could cost British society over one billion pounds annually, when considering lost productivity and mental and physical health issues. The charity "Tommy," which focuses on pregnancy-related issues, urged the British government to improve data collection and support for couples who have experienced miscarriage or abortion.
Furthermore, the study identified that women of African descent experience abortion rates that are 40 percent higher than their white counterparts but noted that further research is needed to understand the reasons behind this statistic.
A spokesperson for the British government stated that they are committed to enhancing maternity care and outcomes, ensuring that by 2024, three-quarters of women from African and other ethnic minority backgrounds will receive care from the same midwife before, during, and after childbirth. Health Minister Nadine Dorries remarked that "the pain of losing a child is a tragedy beyond words, which is why we are working urgently to understand and address the causes of abortion while providing the best support for families."
